LOOKING ABOUT — Cowgirl senior Jenny Silvernale looks for an open teammate to pass off to in action with Malta at the divisional tourney in Choteau. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler

By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor

Conrad has seen better games. Coming in at 10-12 after the district meet, the Cowgirls drew the huge task of facing Malta in the first round of play at the divisional meet in Choteau on Thursday.

The M’ettes came into the tournament sporting a 20-0 record. The Malta ladies jumped out to a 6-0 lead before Taylor Johnson knocked down a bucket with 4:30 left to play in the quarter. That would be the Cowgirls only score, and Johnsons, except for a free throw late in the period and the home girls trailed 11-2 after the first quarter.

In the second period, the Cowgirls ignited a quick spark and scored five unanswered points. Rashelle Johns dropped in a shot from the baseline, and senior Beth Grubb, off a steal, hit the lay-in shot and was fouled. She completed the three point play for a 5-0 Cowgirl run.

HE’S OUR HERO — From the left, Phil Broesder presents George Tornga with his Chamber of Commerce Unsung Hero award for 2010. This photo was taken the day after the 45th annual CofC dinner because George, dressed as ZZ Top could not unglue his beard at the CofC dinner. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler

By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor

Wednesday evening over 180 folks showed up for the 45th annual Conrad Area Chamber of Commerce banquet and awards night at Norley Hall.

In the most anticipated moment of the evening George Tornga was selected for the Unsung Hero award for 2010.

This award is given annually by the Chamber to an individual who volunteers their time and energy toward the betterment of Conrad and deserves special recognition for their efforts.

His nomination was read and presented by Phil Broesder. It was noted in his nomination that Tornga was a “great leader” and was there to lend a hand at anytime as well as being selfless and committed to the community.

Recently the Conrad Police Department has been flooded with calls concerning phone scams. Over the past few months they have received an average of two to three calls a week regarding scams of all kinds.

One scam in particular involves a person calling from somewhere in Canada requesting that a grandparent send money to a grandchild because of reasons ranging from legal troubles to a broken down vehicle.

In the past few months at least three area residents have been called with this scam. The scam artists usually contact a female resident with a grandson.

The caller will identify himself by the grandson’s name. The caller then usually states something like the following.